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Dixileta A.C.H. was referred to me by 2 of my trustworthy friends. The owners take pride in their home and provide excellent service along with taking care of the residents in the group home. The home is...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Dixileta A.C.H. is located in Maricopa county, Scottsdale AZ. This is a residential care home that provides lifestyle assistance to senior residents in a group home setting. Scottsdale is arid as it lies within the vicinity of the picturesque Sonoran Desert. The desert provides a habitat to...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunrise Assisted Living Facility Sunrise Assisted Living is a residential care home located in the picturesque town of Fountain Hills, in Maricopa County, Arizona. Our unique home has so much to offer our residents and their loved ones. With beautiful clear blue skies and warm weather all year...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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It is absolutely wonderful. Unfortunately my mother passed away recently but the staff was incredible through that whole process. She had been there about three weeks. It was always spotless and the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Tatum Ranch Assisted Living is an assisted living facility for senior citizens living in the Cave Creek, AZ area. We pride ourselves on taking care of your loved ones just as we would our own family members. Our facility is a micro community with a much smaller resident to caretaker ration than...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Covey on QuailtrackThe Covey on Quailtrack is a residential care home located in the upscale community of Scottsdale, Arizona in Maricopa County. Located 12 miles from downtown Phoenix, the city of Scottsdale has a number of amazing restaurants and cafes as well as plenty of quaint boutique...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Fort Mc Donald, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Fort Mc Donald is $4,656 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Heber-Overgaard, AZ with an average of $3,217 per month.

Assisted living costs in Fort Mc Donald, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Fort Mc Donald, AZ
$4,656/mo
$4,575/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Mc Donald, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Fort Mc Donald, AZ
$4,656/mo
$3,762/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Mc Donald, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,656/mo
$5,449/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Mc Donald, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,900/mo
Private
$4,450/mo
Studio
$5,884/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,811/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,197/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,600/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Mc Donald vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fort Mc Donald, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Mc Donald, AZArizonaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,656/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,449/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,644/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Mc Donald, AZ:$4,656/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Fort Mc Donald, AZ:$5,449/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fort Mc Donald, AZ:$4,644/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fort Mc Donald, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fort Mc Donald and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Fort Mc Donald, AZ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fort Mc Donald have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fort Mc Donald, AZ$6,927/mo$7,564/mo-8.4%
Arizona$4,696/mo$4,389/mo+7.0%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
Fort Mc Donald, AZ
2024 average cost:$6,927/mo
2023 average cost:$7,564/mo
Percent change:-8.4%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$4,696/mo
2023 average cost:$4,389/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Mc Donald, AZ

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What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Mc Donald

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Mc Donald

Avista Payson

4.5
First of all I would like to say that this place is just what Mom needed. Mom wasn't doing as well as she could have been living at home by herself. She has neuropathy which can make it unbearable to walk and she also suffers from congestive heart failure. When Mom decided it was time for ...
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MorningStar of Fountain Hills

4.4
The whole facility, including all the common areas, is quite clean and always smells good. My mom gave it a 4 only because the cleaning people seem to ignore my Dad's floor in his room.) My dad requires a lot of extra care due to his left side paralysis from the stroke. For this reason, someone ...
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Dixileta A.C.H. in Scottsdale, AZ

4.5
My Father has unfortunately passed away, but while he was here I felt the staff members were extremely attentive to his needs. Every time I went to visit him, the staff was very professional and I could tell they cared a lot. The atmosphere here is very warm, inviting, and bright. I would ...
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Fort Mc Donald review score based on 43 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 43 reviews of 32 Fort Mc Donald assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fort Mc Donald review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Fort Mc Donald review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Fort Mc Donald, AZ32 facilities
6.5
Payson, AZ28 facilities
7.2
Round Valley, AZ36 facilities

Review subcategories for Fort Mc Donald assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 43 reviews of 32 Fort Mc Donald assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Mc Donald resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Fort Mc Donald, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.1
Care services
4.5
3.8
Staff
4.6
4.0
Meals & dining
4.3
3.6
Activities
4.3
3.7
Value for cost*
4.2
3.7
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Fort Mc Donald assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Mc Donald assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Mc Donald, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Fort Mc Donald assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Fort Mc Donald that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
46.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Mc Donald assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fort Mc Donald Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Mc Donald assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fort Mc Donald partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
21.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Mc Donald assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fort Mc Donald communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Mc Donald assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Fort Mc Donald offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
21.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Mc Donald

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Arizona assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fort Mc Donald protect seniors.
Learn about Arizona assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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